Enabling a software-defined, electrified future.

Visteon is a technology company that develops and builds innovative digital cockpit and electrification products at the leading-edge of the mobility revolution. Founded in 2000, Visteon brings decades of automotive intelligence combined with Silicon Valley speed to apply global insights that help transform the software-defined vehicle of the future for many of the world’s largest OEMs. The company employs 10,000 employees in 18 countries around the globe. To know more about us click here.

Mission of the Role:

At the Hiroshima factory, which manufactures automotive electronic parts (center displays, speedometers, etc.)

1) Progress management of factory preparation status

2) Manufacturing cost estimation work

Key Objectives of this Role:

1) Progress management of factory preparation status

 Collaborate with program managers, internal and external organizations such as design, and overseas bases to formulate project plans.

・Determine the feasibility of the plan, coordinate the necessary resources, and escalate as necessary.

・Share progress information between project teams

・Obtain budget approval for plan execution and manage performance

2) Manufacturing cost estimation work

・Estimation of necessary in-factory investment for new product production

・Estimate of the number of personnel/man-hours required for production, such as cycle time in the assumed process

Key Performance Indicators:

・Cost ratio per sales

・Launch cost ratio per sales

Key Year One Deliverables:

・Equipment for mass production

・Manufacturing Quotation

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

Required

・Mass production preparation or project management experience in the manufacturing industry

・Communication/negotiation skills

・Business level of Japanese and English

Preferred

・Experience launching new products at an automobile-related company

・Experience in process development/design/implementation of automated lines

・Experience in starting up and improving processes using product inspection equipment and measuring machines

・Overseas work experience

 Key Behaviors:

・Lead from the front

・Adaptability

Reporting Structure: This role reports to Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Visteon Culture: If you thrive in a fast-paced, organizational culture that requires agility, adaptability, and a growth mindset from its employees to thrive and stay ahead of the curve Visteon is the place. We value high performance and a drive for results. Innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning help us keep up with the ever-changing landscape of our industry and be Market leaders. At Visteon you can be more.